Awning



May 17, 1938. Q H W EY 2,117,320

Filed Jan. 5, 1955 2 Sheets-Sheet l Patented May 17, 1938 UNITED STATESPATENT OFFICE 10 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in awnings.

One object of the invention is to produce an improved awning composed ofoverlapping slats for providing for a circulation of air therethrough,as well as, preventing the forming of air pockets in said awning,thereby avoiding the storing of heat and radiating the same into thebuilding.

Another object of the invention is to provide an improved awning of thepermanent type which may remain in place regardless of seasonal changes.

A particular object of the invention is to provide an awning composed ofslats which are so constructed as to collect snow or rain water and leadthe same down and off the lower ends of the slats, thereby preventingthe said water from passing or being blown through the awning. 2 Stillanother object of the invention is to provide an improved awningcomposed of slats which are formed with grooves on their undersurfacesfor collecting and leading down the slats any water which may escape orbe blown to the undersides of the slats, whereby the water is preventedfrom passing through the awning.

A further object of the invention is to provide an awning having the endsections hinged thereto, the hinges being so constructed that the endsections may be swung back fiat against the main portion of the awningthus providing a compact arrangement, whereby the awnings may be easilystacked or stored.

A construction designed to carry out the invention will be hereinafterdescribed, together with other features of the invention.

The invention will be more readily understood from a reading of thefollowing specification and by reference to the accompanying drawings,in which an example of the invention is shown, and wherein:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an awning mounted over a window andconstructed in accordance with the invention,

Figure 2 is a plan view of the awning shown in Figure 1,

Figure 3 is a transverse vertical sectional'view taken on theline 3-3 ofFigure 2, Figure 4 is an enlarged horizontalv cross-sec tional viewtaken on the line 4,-4 of Figure 3,

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken on the line 5-5' of Figure 3,and showing the end sections swung inwardly in dotted lines,

Figure 6 is a transverse vertical sectional view taken on the line 66 ofFigure 2 and showing the hinge members,

Figure '7 is perspective view of one of the hinge members,

Figure 8 is a detail of the hanger and the hook, and

Figure 9 is an enlarged horizontal cross-sectional view of one of theslats.

In the drawings the numeral l0 designates the front section of an awningon each end of which is hinged a triangular shaped end section II. Thefront section In is composed of a plurality of inclined upper or topslats I2, which are mounted on the upper sides of transverselyextending, supporting and spacing bars l3. These slats are spaced asubstantial distance apart and are constructed of comparatively thinwood or metal strips, which have their upper or outer surfaces formedwith longitudinal valleys M extending throughout the entire lengths ofthe slats. These valleys are concaved in cross-section and are cut inthe upper surface of each slat, contiguous to the edges thereof, and oneach side of the longitudinal center of said slat, as is shown best inrFigures 1, 4 and 9. The valleys act to collect and conduct rain andsnow water down the inclined slats to the lower ends thereof. It ispointed out that the greater portion of the water is thus prevented fromflowing or being blown around on the side edges of the slats to theundersides thereof. Thus, it will be seen that the water will notpenetrate or pass through the awnings.

The undersides or bottoms of the slats are provided with narrowlongitudinal drain grooves 15, which extend the entire length of theslats adjacent to the edges thereof. These grooves collect and conductany water which escapes from or is not caught by the valleys Hi. It ispointed out that together the valleys and the grooves [5 con duct thewater down the slats, thereby preventing the water from being blown orrunning between the slats and thus through the awning.

A plurality of inclined lower or bottom slats 16, substantially the sameas the slats l2, are mounted on the opposite or undersides of thesupporting bars 13. The slats l6 are spaced a substantial distance apartand are so positioned as to relatively overlap the upper slats andobstruct the spaces between said upper slats l2. Thus, it will be seenthat the slats i6, being constructed the same as the slats l2 andoverlapping said slats 12, will collect and conduct any water which haspassed between the slats l2, down and on of their lower ends. Thespacing of the relation of the slats is such that the rays of the sunwill not pass directly through the awning.

It is pointed out that, while water cannot pass through the awning orthe sun rays shine therethrough, ample light rays can penetrate theawning and air will readily circulate therethrough. This circulation ofair through the awning overcomes a very objectionable feature of thecanvas or imperforate type of awnings now in common use, which is thepocketing or collection of air within the awning. The air thus held willbecome more or less heated from the sun rays and stagnates so that moreor less heat is radiated through the window into the building. Inapplicants awning such an air pocket could not be formed and thecirculation of air through the awning will carry a large portion of theheat from beneath the awning. It is also pointed out that in case theupper sash is lowered to cause a draft across the ceiling of the room,there will be no pocket of heated air to be drawn into the room. Thus,it will be seen that the air can be pulled directly through the awningand not up the inside of the awning.

Each end section If is composed of supporting bars l1, one of whichextends at an upwardly diverging angle to the other Figure 6). A plurality of vertically extending side slats l8, similar to the slats l2,are fastened to the outer sides of the bars l1 and are spaced apart thesame as the upper slats I2,

The upper ends of the slats ii are beveled to conform to the inclinationof the front section If].

These end sections H are connected to the front section by U-shapedhinge members 19. A

pair of these members are mounted on the front side of each upwardlyinclined bar I"! and extend inwardly therefrom The members are pivotallyconnected to the supporting bars l3 by a pin 20. Each member is providedwith a recessed or cutout portion 2i for swinging around the edge of oneof the rear slats Hi. This will permit the end sections to be swung backflat against the underside of the front section, as is shown in dottedlines in Figure 5. With the awning in this position, the same may beswung to lie flat against the wall, or, if desired, may be taken downand stacked to be stored.

For the attachment of the awning to a building, an angular hanger 22 isprovided (Figure 8) and is suitably fastened to the building. The lowerend of the hanger is formed with an offset eye 23. A transverselyextending hanger bar 24 is disposed between the upper and lower slats I2and 16 at the upper ends of said slats. A book 25 is provided with anoffset ear 26 at one end and av curved tapering bill 21 at the other endfor fitting in the eye 23 of the hanger 22. The rear end of thehorizontal supporting bar I! (Figure 3) is provided with an angularbracket 29 for fastening to the building and for holding the awningsteady and the end sections in place.

While I have shown and described the awning, as provided with two rowsof slats in the front section and a single row in the end sections, itis to be understood that the awning may be constructed in various ways.

What I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. An awning comprising, transverse supports, upper spaced slatsfastened to the upper sides'of the supports, lower spaced slats fastenedto the underside of said supports, the lower slats relativelyoverlapping the upper slats, whereby air may freely circulate betweensaid upper and lower slats, while the direct passage of water isprevented, said upper slats having water conductors extending down theirupper surfaces for carrying rain and snow Water down said slats,supporting bars hinged at the ends of said transverse supports, otherspaced slats fastened to said supporting bars, said other spaced slatshaving water conductors extending down their upper surfaces for carryingrain and snow water down said slats.

2. A hinge for an awning having end sections comprising, a U shaped bodyhaving a cut-out portion therein, means for attaching the body to theend sections of the awning, horizontal ears on the body, and means forattaching the ears to the awning so that the end sections may be swungto lie flat against the awning.

3. An awning comprising, a front section including a plurality of slats,end-sections, and binge members connecting the end sections to the frontsections, each hinge member being substantially right angular in shapeand having one end pivotally secured to the front section and its otherwhereby each end section may be either swung to a position at rightangles to the front section or swung to lie flat against said frontsection.

4. An awning comprising, a front section including a plurality of slats,end sections, and hinge members connecting the end sections to the frontsections, each hinge member being substantially right angular in shapeand having one end pivotally secured to the front section and its otherend fixed to one of the end sections, whereby each end section may beeither swung to a position at right angles to the front section or swungto lie fiat against said front section, the.

angularity of each hinge member causing one edge of said member to abutthe end of the front section when the end section is at a right angle tosaid front section, whereby the hinge members brace said end members inthis position.

5. An awning comprising, a front section including a plurality ofinclined relatively overlapping and spaced slats provided withconductors on their upper surfaces for carrying rain and snow water downsaid slats and preventing the same from passing between said slats,means for holding said slats in position, end sections, and hingemembers connecting the end sections to the front section, each hingemember being substantially right angular in shape and having one endpivotally secured to the front section and its other end fixed to one ofthe end sections, whereby each end section may be either swung to aposition at right angles to the front sectionor swung to lie flatagainst said front section.

6. An awning comprising, a front section including a plurality ofinclined relatively overlapping and spaced slats provided withconductors on their upper surfaces for carrying rain and snow water downsaid slats and preventing the same from passing between said slats, saidslats having grooves on their undersides for carrying rain and snowwater down the undersides of the slats which passes between the slats,means for holding said slats in position, end sections, and hingemembers connecting the end sections to the front section, each hingemember being substantially right angular in shape and having one endpivotally secured to the front section and its other end fixed to one ofthe end sec end fixed to one of the end sections,

'I. An awning comprising: a plurality of in clined relativelyoverlapping and spaced slats provided with conductors on their uppersurfaces for carrying rain and snow water down said slats and preventingthe same from passing between said slats, means for holding said-slatsin position, end sections on each side of the slats, each end sectionincluding a plurality of supporting bars hinged to the holding means,and other spaced slats fastened to the supporting bars, said latterslats having water conductors extending down their upper surfaces forcarrying water down said slats.

8. An awning comprising, a front section including transverse supports,upper spaced slats fastened to the upper sides of the supports, lowerspaced slats fastened to the undersides of said supports, the lowerslats relatively ovrlapping the upper slats, whereby air may freelycirculate between said upper and lower slats, while the direct passageof water is prevented, said slats having water conductors extending downtheir upper surfaces for carrying rain and snow water down said slats,also having grooves extending longitudinally along their undersides forconducting water down said slats, end sections, and hinge membersconnecting the end sections to the front section, each hinge memberbeing substantially right angular in shape and having one end pivotallysecured to the front section and its other end fixed to one of the endsections, whereby each end section may be either swung to a position atright angles to the front section or swung to lie fiat against saidfront section,

9. An awning comprising, a front section including a plurality ofinclined relatively overlapping and spaced slats provided withconductors on their upper surfaces for carrying rain and snow water downsaid slats and preventing the same from passing between said sluts,means for holding said slats in position. end sections, and hingemembers connecting the end sections to the front section, each hingemember being substantially right angular in shape and having one endpivotally secured to the front section and its other end fixed to one ofthe endsections, whereby each end section may be either swung to aposition at right angles to the front section or swung to lie fiatagainst said front section, the angularity of each hinge member causingone edge of said member to abut the end of the front section when theend section is at a right angle to said front section, whereby the hingemembers brace said end members in this posi tion.

10. An awning comprising. a front section including a plurality ofinclined relatively overlapping and spaced slats provided withconductors on their upper surfaces for carrying rain and snow water downsaid slats and preventing the, same from passing between said slats,said slats having grooves on their undersides for carrying rain and snowwater down the undersides of the slats which passes between the slats,means for holding said slats in position, end sections, and hingemembers connecting the end sections to the front sections, each hingemember being substantially right angular in shape and having one endpivotally secured to the front section and its other end fixed to one ofthe end sections, whereby each end section may be either swung to aposition at right angles to the front section or swung to lie flatagainst said front section, the angularity of each hinge member causingone edge of said member to abut the end of the front section when theend section is at a right angle to said front section, whereby .thehinge members brace said end members in this position.

ORRIN E. HAWLEY.

